Third Texas Senate poll in a week shows Talarico ahead of Ken Paxton
A third poll within the past seven days shows Texas Senate Democratic state Rep. James Talarico narrowly ahead of Republican state Attorney General Ken Paxton.
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Galveston council approves several variances for denser Sachs on Seawall development
The council voted unanimously in favor of granting Royal Crown Enterprise LLC an amended development plan for the project at 10302 Seawall Blvd., praising CEO Mohamed Eldawy’s efforts to work with the city and listen to residents’ concerns....
schools
‘Have optimism in our future’: Educators put faith in next generation
Making sure students are prepared for what comes next — including jobs that may not even exist today — will require educators, businesses and community leaders to work more closely together, four local education leaders said Thursday....
Local
No hurricanes yet, but Galveston County's season isn’t over
Although there isn’t an immediate threat to the Texas coast, late-season storms have caused damage to people and property before, spurring forecasters to warn against complacency toward the end of what has been a slow hurricane season....
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Former Dickinson man get 11 years in prison
Joshua Andrew Lanier, 40, was convicted after about two hours of jury deliberations, according to the Galveston County Criminal District Attorney’s Office....
government
Galveston County United Board of Health approves county administrative takeover
Chairman Tyler Drummond and the board’s two other members voted unanimously in favor of the agreement, touting between $3 million and $5 million in projected long-term savings from consolidating administrative positions and software systems....
safety
Texas City Commission finalizes hiring of police chief
The vote came during the commission’s Wednesday meeting at the Charles T. Doyle Convention Center. Pope’s employment agreement takes effect Saturday and provides an initial annual salary of $168,000....
safety
Sugar Land man charged with felony theft after boats stolen from Clear Lake Shores marina
Police arrested Lucas Rodriguez, 20, after investigators used Flock surveillance footage to identify a Chevrolet Silverado they believed was connected to the theft of a boat and trailer valued at $253,000, according to an affidavit obtained by The Daily News…...